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Vietnam attends ASEAN-EU defence officials’ dialogue
A Vietnamese delegation attended a Defence Officials’ Dialogue between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the European Union in Brussels, Belgium on April 8-9.
Participants, including defence and diplomatic officials from ASEAN member countries, the EU, and ASEAN’s dialogue partners, focused on discussing maritime security and the role of the armed forces in disaster relief.
They also exchanged measures to boost mutual understanding and trust through the ASEAN Regional Forum on defence and to intensify cooperation in the defence industry with the EU.
Representing the Vietnamese delegation, Deputy Director of the Defence Ministry’s Institute of International Relations, Colonel Nguyen Thanh Dong, delivered a speech on ensuring maritime security in the Asia-Pacific, where a number of traditional and non-traditional security issues, including territorial disputes, relational conflicts, … [Read more...] about Political News Headlines 10/4

Vietnam, Turkey look towards stronger parliamentary ties
A delegation from the National Assembly (NA) Committee for Social Affairs led by Vice Chairman Do Manh Hung paid a working visit to Turkey from June 30 to July 4 to boost parliamentary cooperation.
The visit aimed to exchange legislative experience in supervising social policies and step up cooperation between NA committees particularly in the context that Turkey has remarkably progressed in social affairs and belonged to the developing countries group.
During the working visit, the two sides compared notes on issues related to the role of the NA agencies in outlining social welfare policies, including those for the elderly, people with disabilities, employment, wages and social insurance and poverty reduction.
Meeting the two Turkish NA Committees, Hung briefed them on the East Sea tensions after China illegally placed its oil rig 981 in Vietnam’s territorial waters.
This move has seriously violated the sovereign rights … [Read more...] about Political News Headlines 7/7

UK diplomat honoured with Certificate of Merit
Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Phuong Nga on July 8 awarded a Certificate of Merit from Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh to UK and Northern Ireland ambassador Antony Stokes.
This award is in recognition of the UK diplomat’s positive and effective contributions to strengthening the friendship between the two peoples and reinforcing the strategic partnership between Vietnam and the UK during his terms in Vietnam.
In his statement, Ambassador Antony Stokes extended sincere thank to the Vietnamese State and Government and expressed his great honor to receive this noble award, which is considered the sentiment of friendship given by the Vietnamese Government and people to the British people.
He said he will continue to make further contributions to consolidating and developing the Vietnam-UK strategic partnership in the future.
Czech Republic, Vietnam strengthen crime prevention cooperation
A Vietnam Ministry of Public Security (MoPS) … [Read more...] about Political News Headlines 9/7

US Embassy funds documentary film project in Vietnam
The Vietnam Cinema Association and the Center for assistance and development of movie talents (TPD) plan to launch a project under the sponsorship of the US Embassy in Hanoi.
The project, entitled “10 months, 10 documentary films”, is set to run from February to December 2014, and aims to nurture the development of Vietnam cinema by providing guidance and other assistance for movie talents.
It is considered a pioneer project in effectively assisting young filmmakers to make their own films that do not require massive expenditure or huge investment in technologies.
Those involved in the project will learn about the process of short film making from script-writing to production, and have a chance to exchange and learn experience from famous local and foreign filmmakers.
The project deals with issues on gender equality, homosexual, women’s rights, and environment protection.
The jury includes renowned directors Bui … [Read more...] about Art & Entertainment News Headlines 22/2

Free pronunciation classes for expats
The Vietnamese Language Studies Saigon will offer Vietnamese pronunciation classes for foreigners living in HCM City for free from February 26.
Sessions include meaningful practice with natural speaking. Classes will be held at two campuses in District 1 and District 7 every Wednesday of the second and fourth week of the month.
Expats can register at [email protected] or call 0913373286/ 0934044669.
Cargo Bar hosts French hip-hop artist
French hip-hop beat maker demigod Onra, a master in mixing Eastern traditional music with electronic music, will stage a show at the District 4-based Cargo Bar on February 28.
His performance will be supported by resident DJs Jase, Knappe and Foniks, and visual artists Discocactus, DDL and Longx.
The show will start at 9 pm. Entrance is VND100,000.
On March 2, And So I Watch You From Afar, a four-piece rock band from Belfast, Northern Ireland, will play their first concert in Viet Nam at the bar as part of … [Read more...] about Art & Entertainment News Headlines 28/2